Book Reviews

Reviews of books for children and youth are written by students, alumni, faculty and friends of Union Presbyterian Seminary. The reviews are created using a common set of evaluative questions developed by Dr. Pamela Mitchell-Legg which consider literary elements and style as well as theology, Scripture and faith questions that can be the used with different age groups.

We welcome your comments and questions and would love to know how you have used any of these books in your own setting.

You can read book reviews for a variety of ages by clicking on the age level links in the sidebar on the right, or scroll down to see a chronological posting of reviews.

Title: The Tree Author: Neal Layton Illustrator: Neal Layton Publisher: Candlewick Press ISBN: 9780763689520 Audience: 2-5 years Summary: In only sixty words, Neal Layton tells the story of a small ecosystem: a tall tree, the animals which live happily on, in, and under it, and...

Name of Book: Wolf in the Snow Author: Matthew Cordell Illustrator: Matthew Cordell Publisher: Feiwel and Friends, NY ISBN: 978-1-250-07636-6 Audience: Ages 3 – 7 Summary: A red-hooded little girl finds an abandoned wolf pup on her way home from school in the snow. She...